How to Say "hover" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hover” is “planea” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
to remain suspended in the air
Examples
El águila planea sobre la montaña sin mover sus alas.
The eagle glides over the mountain without moving its wings.
La avioneta planea suavemente antes de aterrizar.
The small plane glides gently before landing.
Related to 'Plano'
This meaning comes from the idea of moving on a flat surface ('plano') or maintaining a flat trajectory, like a paper airplane.
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